An Ohio state representative who was born in Somalia attacked federal immigration enforcement during a speech at a ‘No Kings’ demonstration this weekend.
Rep. Munira Yasin Abdullahi (OH-9), whose family arrived to the U.S. as ‘refugees’ when she was a toddler, wore a “Muslim American Society” sweatshirt to the anti-Trump protest in Columbus, which was one of many that took place across the country on Saturday.
“Are we going to get ICE out of our communities? No more!” Abdullahi shouted at a cheering audience.
“My family fled war to come to this country to seek a better life… Everyone deserves that better life.”
Ohio State Rep. Munira Abdullahi, a Somali 'refugee,' slams ICE during speech at #NoKings protest in Columbus
"Are we going to get ICE out of our communities? No more!"
"My family fled war to come to this country to seek a better life… Everyone deserves that better life." pic.twitter.com/W8rtPDhLeV
— Border Hawk (@BorderHawkNews) March 28, 2026
Antifa flags were prominently flown at the rally, despite the group being designated a Domestic Terrorist Organization by the White House last year.
ANTIFA flag flown prominently at #NoKings protest in Columbus, OH
The White House has designated Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization pic.twitter.com/ljQKHcIHjw
— Border Hawk (@BorderHawkNews) March 28, 2026
A leftist agitator defaced scrawled “END OCCUPATION” on a stone column outside the Statehouse, but escaped on foot before he could be arrested.
Anarchy protester wrote “end occupation” on state property and was chased off by police. No arrest made. https://t.co/oDUUM4mCSf pic.twitter.com/2Pjq2dUC59
— Wid Lyman (@Wid_Lyman) March 28, 2026
Abdullahi is one of two Somalis serving in the Ohio legislature (both are Democrats), and is the first Muslim woman to hold the position.
“She grew up in Columbus and earned a Political Science degree from The Ohio State University,” her official bio states.
“She works as the programs director for the Muslim American Society. She is honored to be the first Somali Muslim woman to win an election in the State of Ohio.”
Border Hawk White House correspondent Wid Lyman contributed to this report.
